Hi Wolfgang,a very original pic from Karnak,this time an interesting close up,but showing us the human stupidity....there are someone from Greece and someone for latin countries too as i can in your perfect details...nice idea this shot! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Hello Wolfgang,
A very nice close up of the ancient hieroglyphs on a column in Karnak temple.
This kind of vandalism can not have been done in a few moments. I suppose that this historic site hasn't always been guarded in the past ...
Best regards, Paul

Hello Wolfgang,
Unfortunately I have seen this kind of stupidity damaging ancient treasures in several places. If this was actually done in 1880 it shows that people were stupid even then. It's an interesting photo, and despite the vandalism the beauty of the ancient figures is still obvious.
Kind regards,
Gert

Sorry much people are not smart, this is long time known!!!
This picture is real unique and very fine to look at.
Composition and presentation are wonderful done.
Sharpness and colours make your picture attractive.
Very well done, TFS.

Hello Wolfgang,
An excellent close-up photo of the beautiful hieroglyphs. Excellent sharpness and I like the warm tones. Such a pity that so many people have obviously felt the need to scratch something into the stone as well.
Lars

Hallo Wolfgang,
it looks a bit confusing since for example the Greek alphabet is quite foreign and exotic for me too so in a way it goes well together, as if an ancient Greek philosopher was making comments on the Egyptian text here.
Very interesting focus on the detail. I was very much impressed by the Hieroglyphs every time I saw them.
Very well done,
M

I completely agree about the stupidity of some people. And it's not restricted to Africa. 40 thousand year old Aboriginal rock paintings have to be monitored 24/7 with cctv and fences around them to stop idiots leaving their stupid "Jo was here 2017" comments. Tfs!

Hello Wolfgang.
Magnificent detail of this inscription in hieroglyphic, in one of the columns of Luxor, here you can appreciate very well the art of the incision on the stone.
I wish you a Merry Christmas.
You have a good day.
Regards.
Luis.